Encrypting data on
HTC One X/One X‍+

You can encrypt data such as your online accounts, settings, music files and other media. After encryption, you will need to enter the screen lock PIN or password to turn on your phone and access the data.

Important:

Set a lock screen PIN or password before encrypting your data.

Fully charge the battery and keep
HTC One X/One X‍+ connected to the power adapter during encryption. The encryption process takes about an hour.

You cannot undo encryption. If you want to return to an unencrypted phone, you must perform a factory reset.

Go to Settings, and then tap
Storage.

Tap
Storage encryption (or
Phone storage encryption).

Tap
OK.

Enter the lock screen PIN or password, and tap
Next.

Tap
OK.

Encryption starts and the progress is displayed. The phone may restart a few times.